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L816 NSS

1996 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,643 mi
Last recorded149,643 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier108,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL816 NSS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2007 149,643 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2006 134,082 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?

Based on 791,158 MOT tests across 179,147 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
4,678
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
179,147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63,789
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61,692
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58,060
constant velocity joint gaiter split 47,336
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34,943
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L816 NSS is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 108,764 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Cavalier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 63,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L816 NSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Cavalier typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L816 NSS registered?

L816 NSS is a 1996 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 24 July 1996.

Is L816 NSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L816 NSS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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